A busy a-road in a neighbouring county is closed this afternoon, following a multi-vehicle collision.

The A50 has been closed eastbound near Derby, following a multi-vehicle collision involving a car and two vans.

Diversions have been put in place, and drivers have been advised to allow extra time.

A spokesman for Highways England said on Twitter: "#A50 is closed eastbound between #A6 (J2) and B6540 near #CastleDonington due to a multi-vehicle collision. @DerbyshireRPU and our officers are at the scene. Diversion using A6 A north, A5111 north, A52 east to J25 of the M1 then M1 south to J24a. Allow extra time please."